Disability Services Program

Transition to College

The laws governing the rights and responsibilities of the school and student are different in postsecondary education than in high school. Students are responsible for disclosing a disability, requesting accommodations, and obtaining and providing documentation. Reasonable accommodations are determined by DSP staff.

Accommodations may differ

The accommodations you receive at DU may not be the same as in high school or at your previous institution.

Self-advocacy

You have more responsibility to self-advocate than you did in high school. Parents can help a student learn how to advocate for him/herself. We encourage parents and students to read the DSP student handbook in order to know your rights & responsibilities.

Inform DSP about your past

While we may not provide the same accommodations, understanding the services you received in the past and how they helped you can help us support you.

Curriculum Integrity

Adjustments and accommodations cannot include changes to curriculum or subject material. Students with disabilities must meet the same requirements as those without disabilities.

Documentation vs. IEP

Documentation of a disability is not the same thing as an IEP. An IEP may help us determine services, but may not be a sufficient form of documentation. Therefore, adequate medical documentation may also be required in order to receive accommodations.